Fox Chapel Area HS vs Verner El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Chapel Area HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,360 students
Verner El Sch
Verona · Public elementary · Grades K–6
160 students
| Measure | Fox Chapel Area HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Verner El Sch Verona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 618 | #899 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #456 of 16,910 | #21623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,360 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 57% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Verona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Chapel Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 55.1).
- •Fox Chapel Area HS does better on math proficiency (89% vs 57%).
- •Fox Chapel Area HS does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 67%).
- •Fox Chapel Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 101.3%).
- •Verner El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.6).
- •Fox Chapel Area HS is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 160.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fox Chapel Area HS better than Verner El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fox Chapel Area HS ranks higher (86.9 vs 55.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fox Chapel Area HS and Verner El Sch?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Verona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Chapel Area HS: 1,360. Verner El Sch: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Chapel Area HS and Verner El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fox Chapel Area HS is 39th of 618 and Verner El Sch is 899th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).